FMCSA Clearinghouse Instructions

Employers and Drivers are required to Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse and complete all required Queries.  The FMCSA Clearinghouse tracks CDL Drivers Drug & Alcohol Violations, Refusals and Return-to-Duty status.  Express Labs does not Register Employers or Drivers or perform Clearinghouse Queries for Members.

• A Full Query must be performed before hiring new Drivers
• Annual Limited Queries must be performed for all Drivers

Clearinghouse Registration Instructions

Employers and Drivers must be Registered in the FMCSA Clearinghouse.  Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse and designate Express Labs as your consortium.  Express Labs does not Register Employers or Drivers.

• Create Clearinghouse Account
• Registration Guide

Designate "Express Labs Consortium" as your TPA/Consortium

• Address: 445 Broad Hollow Rd., Suite 25, Melville, NY 11747
• Phone: 800-341-1185

Full Query Instructions (hiring new drivers).

Employers and Drivers must be Registered in the FMCSA Clearinghouse to hire a new driver and conduct Queries.  Employers must conduct a Full Query in the FMCSA Clearinghouse to confirm Drivers have no Violations and are cleared to drive.  Driver's Consent is required in the Clearinghouse.  Both Employers and Drivers must be registered in the Clearinghouse to conduct Full Queries.  Express Labs does not perform Clearinghouse Queries for Members.

• Full Query
• Driver Electronic Consent
• Purchase Queries

Limited Queries Instructions (annually)

DOT requires Limited Queries annually for all Drivers within your pool.  Driver's Written Consent is required.  If a Limited Query returns records, a Full Query is required.  Express Labs does not perform Clearinghouse Queries for Members.

• Limited Query
• Consent Form
• Purchase Queries

Clearinghouse Support

• Contact the Clearinghouse

Express Labs FMCSA Random Drug & Alcohol Consortium
Clearinghouse | Updated 2026